Episode 46
Fear of the future is eating our girls alive. It hides behind slammed doors, endless scrolling, half-finished work, and the shrug that says, “I don’t care.” But underneath procrastination and perfectionism is the same raw truth: she’s terrified of failing, of disappointing, of not being enough or of letting you down.
In this episode of The Teen Whisperer, I unpack why procrastination and perfectionism go hand in hand - especially in the shadow of any kind of results. You’ll hear:
I share a story about my daughter who refused to start on, let alone hand in assignments and how a tiny shift helped her rebuild courage and momentum.
This episode is for you if you’re tired of saying “Just get on with it” and ready to understand what’s really going on.
Because your daughter doesn’t need you to fix the future - she needs you to help her feel safe enough to take the first step today.
Download my free 3 minute nervous system reset - simple tools to use in the moment (yes that moment) - when everything is going to pot and you don't know what the hell to do. It's simple, easy and ready to use right now.
A little heads up, I’ll be opening the doors again to my WTF Membership next week, the 22nd September 2025. It’s my space for mums just like you, where we go deeper into understanding your daughter, decoding her signals, and giving you the support and tools you need so neither of you feels alone in this. Keep an ear out, because I’d love to welcome you inside.
And... if you're local to me (that's in Cumbria, UK) come and join me (and my daughter) for a monthly mums + daughters meet-up that starts at the end of this month. Free, fun, connection, coffee and cake — and a chance for both you and your girl to meet others who get it.
Like what you hear and wish your daughter had her own podcast to help understand what's going on? Send her to Girl You've Got This - my podcast just for girls, availabe on all major platforms.
Wanna talk? Book a FREE chat with me - sometimes it helps to say it out ...
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